This is truly expected. It will be a challenge for Liverpool to return to glory this season, at least they can get into the Champions League again. Indeed, in the EPL itself, competition between clubs is very high and tough. There are many big clubs whose game is currently getting better and better. And this will be a challenge that might be quite difficult for Liverpool if they don't have something new, which can make the club always play more consistently well and improve its performance. We still can't be sure how their performance will be from the previous two matches, especially in the last match, Van Dijk got a red card. But at least, Liverpool beating Newcastle is a very good achievement. Hopefully they will be exactly consistent
The EPL is a more competitive competition compared to other leagues, so even fighting for the top 4 places requires hard work from every team competing in the EPL. Most likely Liverpool target is to reach the top 4 until the end of the season because their failure last season gave great meaning to their decline in performance. The depth of Liverpool squad is capable enough in this season to provide strong power for them to reach the top 4 Place.
To compete in the race for the championship title is certainly quite difficult but the opportunities are still wide enough because this is still the beginning of the season. Besides that a return to the Champions league is a big goal they are pursuing this season. Nunez seems to have found his best form after successfully leading Liverpool to a dramatic victory in the previous match. I think he should be able to maintain his best form to score goals and lead Liverpool to top 4 until the end of the season.